I was super thrilled last week to find out that one of my old Back to School pictures was featured in a special on the Good Housekeeping website. I absolutely love to make special photo mementos of my their first and last days of school. I often use them in their yearly Shutterfly books or… [Read More]
Back to School with Label Daddy
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I will be receiving a complimentary set of labels in exchange for sharing this promotion. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are property of Sunhine Praises. It’s that time again. Time for lost coats, backpacks and lunch boxes. I don’t know about you but my 9 year old has a tendency… [Read More]
Product Praise: Reading Kingdom
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received an online subscription for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.* About a week before the baby was due, I was accepted to write a review of the Reading Kingdom online reading and writing program. I thought for sure… [Read More]
Praise: JumpStart’s Newest Mobile Game – Pet Rescue
It’s no secret that my kids are huge JumpStart fans. Not only do we have an online membership, we also own almost all of their mobile apps. Eph will spend endless hours playing Math Blaster and Jet Pack and Lu loves JumpStart Preschool that helps her practice a variety of skills. All their games have… [Read More]
Book Praise & Giveaway: Can’t Wait Willow by Christy Ziglar
I know this will be sound a little odd but I grew up listening to Zig Ziglar tapes. My Dad was a huge fan and I can even remember seeing him at the local conference center when I was in my early teens. Although I couldn’t begin to tell you the topic I remember being… [Read More]
Our Chocolate Factory Tour! Anthony Thomas in Columbus, OH
I don’t know about you but I was one of those kids who absolutely loved the “how it is made” segment of Sesame Street or Mr. Rogers when I was little. I clearly remember watching Crayola Crayons come to life and be packed into their yellow boxes in some episode when I was 5 or… [Read More]
Product Praise: Infantino Happitaps Iphone/Ipod App & Case
If you are an Iphone/Itouch user, and you have kids then you probably have more apps that are kid related than all of your other apps combined. You also probably have a very savvy child that knows how to use the home button, the volume control and how to “accidentally” click those tiny little x’s… [Read More]
Shocked and Appalled: Teachers Bully Special Needs Student
I rarely post about topics that are not directly related with my family but I have had this news article reverberating in my head for 24 hours. Then I read this story on “Say What’s” blog today about a 5th grade child that committed suicide after being bullied. I realized that I just had to… [Read More]
Promo Praise: Teach My New Product Announcement
Every great idea is born when someone uncovers a need. That is exactly what happend when Christy Cook couldn’t find an easy, one stop educational kit to use with her then toddler. After purchasing all sorts of mismatched items that she kept in a box and called her “Mama’s School,” Christy realized that there was great… [Read More]
Promo Praise: Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North “Poll”
Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North “Poll!” You’ll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting! Disclaimer: I received a $25 store credit… [Read More]